Astaxanthin 12mg AstaGuard® | 90 Capsules | Vit4ever

Astaxanthin from Vit4ever

With astaxanthin from Vit4ever, you are choosing a clear formula centered around a striking red pigment from nature. Each capsule delivers 12 mg of astaxanthin, extracted from the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis under the name AstaGuard®. The substance is dissolved in extra virgin olive oil and the capsule is plant-based. Ideal for those who want to add this specific raw material to their own routine, without unnecessary extras.

What astaxanthin actually is

Astaxanthin is a deep red to orange pigment from the carotenoid family, the same group that also includes beta-carotene, lutein, and lycopene. You probably know the color better than you think: astaxanthin gives salmon, shrimp, lobster, and even flamingos their pink to red tint. The substance originally comes from microalgae. The richest natural source is the green alga Haematococcus pluvialis, also known as bloodweed. This alga produces the pigment itself, for example in bright sunlight, drought, or cold. Your body does not produce astaxanthin itself. You only get it in through food, such as fatty fish, or through a supplement. What many people do not know: the natural form from algae differs in molecular structure from the synthetic variant, which is mainly used in animal feed for farmed salmon. Both forms are chemically related, but not identical in how the molecules are spatially structured.

Why the astaxanthin is in olive oil

Astaxanthin is fat-soluble, so it dissolves in fat and not in water. Vit4ever therefore dissolves the astaxanthin in extra virgin olive oil, right in the capsule. Take the capsule with food. In addition, astaxanthin from algae is naturally already bound to fatty acids, as a so-called ester. This fat-bound form fits well with the oily base of this product. In short: the oil is not a filler, but a carrier for a fat-soluble substance.

Why you take this capsule every 2 days

Each capsule contains 12 mg of astaxanthin. According to the recommended use, you take it once every two days, with at least 2 days between two doses. Do not combine the product on the same day with other supplements that contain astaxanthin. AstaGuard® is the certified raw material that is used for this. This way you know exactly what the source is. Many people who are working with astaxanthin for the first time expect a daily intake like with a regular vitamin. The two-day rhythm therefore takes some getting used to, but in practice it is easy to remember by, for example, linking the capsule to a fixed weekly pattern.

How astaxanthin compares to other carotenoids

Astaxanthin is often mentioned in the same breath as beta-carotene and lutein, but the molecules differ in structure. Beta-carotene can be converted by your body into vitamin A, astaxanthin cannot. The difference also lies in the color intensity: astaxanthin has one of the strongest color pigments of the well-known carotenoids, which partly explains why small amounts already give a clear red tint to organisms that store it. For those who compare astaxanthin with other red or orange supplements, this is a useful distinction: it is a separate substance with its own chemical identity, not a variant of better-known carotenoids.

Astaxanthin from algae in an olive oil base. For those who want to consciously and with attention to the dosage add this red carotenoid to the supplement cabinet. You know exactly what you have in your hands: a certified algae source, an olive oil base, and nothing else unnecessary.